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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
from Chicago, Illinois


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Victim Details

Feb 19, 2026

Feb 20, 2026

52564

274Mar23

Adult

73076

72 inches

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 12, 1983

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

60605

No

52267

Chicago Police Department - Area Central

Chicago

Illinois

Cook County

5101 South Wentworth Avenue, , Chicago, Illinois

3127478380

Local

Law Enforcement

E087537

Gray or Partially Gray

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Red Underpants, black corduroy Pants, black belt, blue turtleneck, grey sweater, blue stripped sweater, black socks, tan rubber soled boots.


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Case Description

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The decedent was discovered floating in Lake Michigan near 700 E Solidarity Dr Chicago, IL on March 12, 1983.
Date Found: 1983-03-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP155563

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    77%Possible
    Theodore Patlak
    Theodore Patlak
    MP79488 • Missing since Dec 15, 1980 from Chicago, Illinois
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 97%195 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Edward Andrews
    Edward Andrews
    MP15204 • Missing since May 16, 1970 from Arlington Heights, Illinois
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'2"
    Weight 100%195 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.

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